opponents

IPA/əpˈəʊnənts/
KK[əpˈonənts]IPA/əpˈoʊnənts/

opponents — 名詞

1. people who openly argue against a plan, rule, or action and want it changed, sto

1.名詞B2
釋義

反對者

反對某政策或做法的人

people who openly argue against a plan, rule, or action and want it changed, stopped, or defeated.

例句

Tunnel opponents waved signs outside the station before sunrise.

隧道計畫的反對者在日出前於車站外揮舞標語。

opponents of a public project

After the budget speech, opponents filled the square with drums.

預算演說後，反對者敲著鼓擠滿了廣場。

常見搭配
  • vocal opponents
  • fierce opponents
  • opponents of the plan
  • opponents of the law
  • political opponents
同義詞
  • critic

    can simply point out faults, without trying to stop something

  • protester

    stresses public action such as marches or rallies

  • objector

    often used for a stated or formal objection

  • dissenter

    more formal and often used for minority disagreement

反義詞
  • supporter

    someone who is in favor of the plan or action

  • backer

    someone who actively gives approval or support

文法句型

opponents of + plan/policy/law

become opponents of + change

vocal/fierce opponents

用法筆記

Usually followed by 'of' plus the thing being resisted. Distinguish from noun/2: this sense is about public resistance or disagreement, not the other side in a contest.

常見錯誤

She is an opponent for the new rule.
She is an opponent of the new rule.
use 'of' after 'opponent' when naming the policy or action someone resists.

2. the people or team you are trying to beat in a game, race, debate, or similar co

2.名詞B2
釋義

對手

比賽或辯論中另一方

the people or team you are trying to beat in a game, race, debate, or similar contest.

例句

Our opponents scored from a corner before halftime.

我們的對手在中場前靠角球得分。

our opponents + scored

Ada studied her opponents before the debate final.

Ada 在辯論決賽前研究了她的對手。

study opponents before a contest

常見搭配
  • strong opponents
  • tough opponents
  • beat opponents
  • study opponents
  • face opponents
同義詞
  • rival

    often suggests a longer-running competition, not just one event

  • competitor

    broader and also common in business or exams

  • challenger

    especially someone trying to beat a current leader or champion

  • adversary

    more formal and often stronger in tone

反義詞
  • teammate

    someone on the same side as you in a contest

  • ally

    a person or group working with you rather than against you

文法句型

our/their opponents

beat opponents

study opponents before a match

用法筆記

Common in sports, games, debates, and elections after verbs like 'beat', 'face', 'study', or 'respect'. Distinguish from noun/1: here the focus is direct competition rather than resistance to an idea or policy.

常見錯誤

Our opponents passed us the ball.
Our teammates passed us the ball.
opponents are on the other side, not on your side.

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